Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist
The closing date is 17 June 2026
This is a Community General Adult Consultant post with North and East Community Treatment Team. The CMHT is positioned in Secondary Care and has a pivotal role in directly delivering specialist community mental health services, but also an interface with Primary care, Specialist Services such as Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Early Intervention in Psychosis and Rehabilitation Services and many other specialist services.
The post holder will find themselves well supported, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaborative working.
Please note we cannot sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been considered.
Tel: 0191 2875060
Main duties of the job
This is a part time working age adult substantive Consultant Psychiatrist post in the Newcastle North and East Community Treatment Team, where you will provide medical input into a Community Treatment Team working with three other consultants, specialist grade and a Nurse consultant covering the adult population in the North and East of Newcastle. The post-holder is expected to:
* Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care
* Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams
* Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve
* Respect the rights and the dignity of patients
* Consider the individual and cultural needs of patients
* Work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter)
The Community Mental Health Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on episodic model of care. The CMHT works closely with the local Crisis Team, Liaison service and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required.
About us
Why us?
* Up to £8k relocation package
* 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
* Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
* Remote working available as suits service needs
* Dedicated and protected SPA time
* Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
* Teaching and research opportunities available
* Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
* Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
* Employee Excellence awards
* Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of Englands finest areas of natural beauty.
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant working in the Community Mental Health Team for Newcastle East Community Treatment Team, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment which is evidence based. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
* Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved Clinician Status
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Has undergone training in educational supervision
* Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
* An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience of Clinical Audit
* Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
* Experience in service management or development
Skills
* High level of clinical skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
* Excellent teaching skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy.
Personal Characteristics
* Able to sustain self and support others
* Trustworthiness
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Maturity, openness and flexibility.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
£113,565 to £150,569 a yearpro rata for part time
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